Celebrating life at Barchester

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Glebefields Care Home has achieved a 5-star food hygiene rating consecutively! 

Huge congratulations to our incredible hospitality and kitchen team. This top rating reflects their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment to maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Thank you for always serving up delicious, high-quality, and safely prepared meals for our wonderful residents! 

Residents enjoyed a wonderful selection of cheeses prepared by our amazing Chef Bose. This was also paired with delicious crisp white  wine while sharing stories, laughter, and great company. It was heart-warming to see everyone coming together, enjoying the cosy atmosphere, and making special memories.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so enjoyable we’re already looking forward to the next one! 

What an incredible day of connection, flavour, and community at Glebefields

Staff from all backgrounds came together to share dishes that represent their heritage from rich spices to sweet treats, every bite told a story. Laughter filled the room as we celebrated not just food, but friendship, tradition, and togetherness.

Thank you to everyone who brought a dish, a smile, and a piece of their culture to share. Moments like these remind us of the joy in diversity and the power of community.

We all had a truly magical time as we welcomed the incredibly talented ventriloquist, Tony Puppets, and his amazing cast of characters for their very first visit! 

Tony absolutely blew us all away with his incredible speaking, singing, and ability to bring his puppets to life. From the moment the show started, the room was filled with the brightest smiles, wonder and giggles. 
The puppets didn’t just perform they engaged directly with our residents, making everyone feel like part of the act. Residents met the whole gang: Charlie the Chimp, Ollie, Grandad Nigel, Richard Rat, Francesca, and even a hilarious giant ostrich whose name slipped our minds because we were laughing so hard! 

Resident Barry said “they look so much like the real characters they were representing!" Thank you so much on behalf of all the residents, Tony. It was a truly brilliant show!" – Fiona, Residents. 
Benazir Shakkir, General Manager said “ you, Tony, for making the day so incredibly special. We are already counting down the days until your next visit! 

We had the absolute best time celebrating Cherry’s special day with a delicious family meal, surrounded by her friends and our staff.    
The incredible feast was prepared completely fresh right here in our home by our dedicated Head Chef, Jon, and his amazing team. 

To top off the celebrations, Jon and the team also baked a beautiful, bespoke birthday cake! We love making these individual cakes for each and every one of our residents to celebrate their special days. We hope you had a fantastic birthday, Cherry!

At Ashchurch View Care home we celebrate birthdays not just as a mark of ageing another year but as a celebration of life, achievements, and personal growth. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and looking forward to future possibilities. Birthdays provide a special opportunity for us to help residents to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories.

Jacob recently led an incredible seated sports session at our home. He brought so much energy, fun games, and endless laughter to the room. Our residents absolutely loved him! He has an amazing way with everyone, making sure everyone felt involved and happy. 

Because the session was such a massive hit, we are thrilled to announce that Jacob will now be visiting us every single month! Thank you, Jacob, for bringing so much joy to our home. We already cannot wait for next month! 

Our Chefs were eager to make the most of our recent heatwave by treating residents to a BBQ supper al fresco style! We can't wait to host more as we enter the Summer months here at Farley Gardens.